Seoul leads steep Asian losses as AI-led tech rally hits wall
Asian stock markets experienced a significant downturn, led by a sharp decline in the Kospi index and technology sector losses. The sell-off was triggered by strong US jobs data increasing expectations of Federal Reserve interest rate hikes and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
Why it matters
The market rout highlights global investor anxiety regarding inflation, interest rate policy, and the potential for regional conflicts to disrupt economic stability.
An electronic quotation board displays the Nikkei 225 stock prices on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in Tokyo on Jun 8, 2026. (Photo: AFP/Kazuhiro Nogi)
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